Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Last recorded step: House, Mar 17, 2026.
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This bill would clarify that home school graduates recognized under state law are eligible for federal student financial aid.
What it does
This bill would clarify that students who finish their secondary education in a home school setting recognized by state law are considered high school graduates. This designation would establish their eligibility for federal student aid programs.
Who is affected
This bill affects students who complete their secondary education in a home school setting that is recognized under state law. These individuals are identified as high school graduates for the purpose of determining their eligibility for federal student aid.
Key provisions
- Federal student aid eligibility for home school graduates. The bill establishes that students who complete secondary education in a home school setting recognized by state law are considered high school graduates for federal student aid purposes.
Fiscal impact
- H.R. 6392, Home School Graduation Recognition Act· As reported by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on February 10, 2026
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
The bill clarifies eligibility requirements for federal student aid programs by establishing that students who complete secondary education in a state-recognized home school setting qualify as high school graduates.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to ensure that students who complete their secondary education through home schooling, as recognized by state law, are classified as high school graduates when determining their eligibility for federal student aid.